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Mama Nems

5428 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
American
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Mama Nems is from Jan 27, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mama Nems is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 25, 2011
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. INSTALL EXPOSE HAND SINK BEHIND COUNTER TO CITY PLUMBING IN SERVICE AREA/SOAP TOWEL DEVICE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. RODENT PROOF REAR BASEMENT DOOR-BOTTOM/SIDES.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. REMOVE MIXING VALUE FROM 3-COMP SINK, VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE.MUST HAVE COLD/HOT WATER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL RAW WOOD ON PREMISES,SHELVES ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. SEAL OPENINGS-CRACK/CREVIES AT TOP OF BASEMENT STAIRS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND ALL PIPES TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST. ALSO ALONG BASEBOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST INSTALL SHIELD ON LIGHT IN PREP AREA OVER PREP TABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SLF CLOSING,MUST INSTALL DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE ANY EQUIPMENT NOT UNDER HOOD.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE STORAGE ON BASEMENT FLOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mama Nems last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mama Nems on file is from Jan 27, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mama Nems' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Nems have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mama Nems means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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